149: Chapter 148 Global Celebration, Luo Yu's Decision

East Sea Defense Line.

Inside the base.

Luo Yu walked into the room.

Godzilla and Mothra were already so tired that they were sprawled out on the bed, fast asleep.

The two little ones' bodies were pressed tightly together, their breathing steady.

"You've worked hard."

Luo Yu shook his head with a smile, then walked to the bedside, sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes, and began to recover his spiritual power.

The nuclear reactor energy within his body circulated slowly, absorbing the energy in the air.

【Current Spiritual Power Value: 61,675,000,000】

Sixty-one billion, six hundred and seventy-five million...

Although the previous battle had consumed a significant amount, Luo Yu's spiritual power value still remained at a terrifying level.

"As for me now..."

Luo Yu opened his eyes and clenched his fists.

"I should be able to go head-to-head with a peak ninth-rank Abyssal Giant Beast."

"But facing a tenth-rank..."

He paused.

"I'm still far from it."

"However..."

He turned his head to look at the two little ones on the bed.

"If Godzilla and Mothra can both evolve once more, even if the three kings of the abyss descend in person, we won't have to be afraid."

Knock, knock, knock.

There was a knock at the door.

"General Luo Yu, it's me, General Zhan Kuang."

"Come in."

Luo Yu stood up.

General Zhan Kuang pushed the door open and entered, a smile on his face.

"General Luo Yu, a call from the Supreme Command Headquarters."

"What do they say?"

"They want to hold a victory banquet for you."

General Zhan Kuang said with a smile.

"The heads of state from countries all over the world will attend."

"And..."

"The Supreme Command Headquarters has decided to promote you to Marshal, breaking all protocols."

"Marshal?"

Luo Yu was stunned for a moment.

"Yes."

General Zhan Kuang nodded and said, "The youngest Marshal in the history of the Dragon Country."

"And..."

General Zhan Kuang wore a solemn expression as he added.

"Not just the Dragon Country, but countries around the world will bestow upon you their highest honors."

"The Medal of Freedom from Eagle Country, the Medal of Heroism from the Northern Border Federation, the Medal of Peace from the Western European Alliance..."

"You will become the hero of all humanity."

"..."

Luo Yu was silent for a few seconds before saying slowly, "I don't need these."

"What?"

General Zhan Kuang was stunned.

"I said, I don't need these."

Luo Yu shrugged and said, "Medals, honors, victory banquets... these have no meaning to me. I just want Godzilla and Mothra to rest well, and then... continue to grow stronger. Because I know the wormhole only collapsed temporarily; the three kings of the abyss will definitely find a way to repair it."

"When that time comes..."

"The real battle will begin."

"..."

General Zhan Kuang couldn't help but show a look of admiration and said, "I understand. I will definitely report your wishes to the Supreme Command Headquarters."

"However..."

"The victory banquet still needs to be held."

"This is not just for you, but for all of humanity."

"People need hope, and you... are that hope."

"..."

Luo Yu smiled and said, "Fine, but I won't stay for too long."

"Understood."

General Zhan Kuang nodded, as if remembering something.

"Oh, right."

"Su Zhiruo and Su Qingxue are waiting for you outside."

"They said they have something to tell you."

"Let them in."

"Alright."

General Zhan Kuang turned and left.

A few minutes later.

Su Zhiruo and Su Qingxue walked into the room.

"Luo Yu."

Su Zhiruo looked at him, a complex look flashing in her eyes.

"Are you... okay?"

"I'm fine."

Luo Yu smiled.

"Just a bit tired."

"That's good."

Su Zhiruo breathed a sigh of relief.

"That battle just now... it was really too dangerous."

"Yeah."

Su Qingxue also nodded in agreement: "The projection of the three kings of the abyss was even stronger than I imagined. If it weren't for Godzilla and Mothra joining forces..."

She didn't continue.

But everyone knew that if it weren't for Godzilla and Mothra joining forces, humanity might have been finished.

"Don't worry."

Luo Yu walked over, patted the two women on the shoulders, and said with a smile, "With me here, I won't let anything happen to you."

"Mm."

The two women nodded in unison.

"Oh, right."

Su Zhiruo seemed to remember something.

"The Supreme Command Headquarters said they are going to hold a victory banquet for you; it's all over the internet now."

"I know."

Luo Yu raised an eyebrow and said, "General Zhankuang just told me."

"Then will you attend?"

"Yes."

Luo Yu nodded.

"But I won't stay for too long."

"I have more important things to do."

"What things?"

Su Qingxue asked curiously.

"Growing stronger."

Luo Yu turned his head to look at the two little ones on the bed, saying with great ambition: "Although Godzilla and Mothra are very strong, they... are still not enough to face the real bodies of the three kings of the abyss."

"So..."

"I want to let them continue to evolve."

"Before the wormhole reopens, I want to make them stronger."

"Strong enough to..."

A smile curled at the corner of Luo Yu's mouth: "Even if the three kings of the abyss descend in person, we will be able to defeat them head-on."

"..."

The two women looked at each other.

They could feel Luo Yu's determination.

"We will help you."

Su Zhiruo said seriously.

"Yes."

Su Qingxue also nodded: "We will always be with you."

"Thank you."

Luo Yu grinned and said, "Then let's rest for now; there's still the victory banquet to attend tomorrow."

"Alright."

The two women nodded and turned to leave.

In the room,

Only Luo Yu and the two little beasts remained.

Luo Yu closed his eyes again, feeling the energy flowing within his body.

The temporary closure of the wormhole gave Earth a precious breathing space, but... this tranquility was merely a moment of silence before the storm.

...

Three days later.

Dragon Country, Capital City.

Outside the solemn assembly hall, red flags were fluttering, and there was a sea of people.

Since the early morning, countless citizens had gathered on the plaza, waiting for this unprecedented victory banquet.

"I heard that heads of state from all countries will come today!"

"Duh, this is the hero who saved all of humanity!"

"Marshal Luo Yu is mighty!"

"Godzilla is mighty!"

"Mothra is super cute too!"

"..."

The discussions in the crowd rose and fell.

Dozens of giant screens were set up on the plaza, broadcasting the situation inside the venue in real-time.

Over five billion people around the world were watching this live broadcast through various channels.

Inside the hall.

On the podium,

The military's Supreme Commander was delivering a speech.

"In the thirtieth year of the Abyss Era, humanity experienced an unprecedented catastrophe. Countless cities fell, and hundreds of millions of compatriots sacrificed their lives, but today, we finally see the dawn."

The old man's voice was somewhat choked with emotion.

"For all of this, we must thank one person."

"He awakened an F-rank Talent at eighteen, yet he never gave up."

"He handed his beast pets over to the country and grew alongside us."

"He led Godzilla and Mothra, repelled the projection of the three kings of the abyss, and caused the wormhole to collapse."

"He... is Luo Yu!"